Here's Roger's post-match interview after losing to Tsitsipas. I post it only because it so classy.
That's a guy with his head on straight.
That's a guy with his head on straight.
Tennis: Australian Open 2019
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Raonic is into the quarters. Nice to see him on this run. Be interesting to see how far he ends up going.
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I’m not convinced any of the Americans are top 10 level players. None have performed to what they were hyped as.
At least Tiafoe is performing here. He’s been very clutch in the big points in recent matches. He was really good against Dimitrov two days ago. It would’ve been straight sets if not for cramping he had late in the third set. I’d be shocked if he takes more than a set off Nadal though. Too tough of an opponent.
Bautista Agut, who is off to a great start in 2019, versus Tsitsipas could be a beauty. Hoping Tsitsipas doesn't have an emotional letdown after his win over Roger, but wouldn't blame him too much if he did, given his youth and relative experience.
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I don't disagree with you and crap I meant quarters. But there will be surprises in the semis now.
Dimitrov was so hyped up to be like the next Fed. No idea what's up with his career direction.
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The GREEK FREAK is a tennis player, not basketball player. This guy is my pick for next big thing in Tennis.
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What happened to Djoker?
He is playing Nishikori who somehow won in 5 sets last night. Should beat him healthiest or not in no worse than 4
Huge first set win for Stefanos as he comes back from 2-love down to take the first set 7-5
Second set: RBA gets the early break and this time holds on, 6-4. Typical set for Roberto: set a very high but not crazy high standard of smart, neat and tidy tennis and let your opponent try to match it or better it. Or not.
Third set: Replay of first set for poor Roberto, only worse. Can't serve the set out and gets broken again for good measure. A little surprising as Stefanos looked a bit gassed in the latter stages of that set.
Fourth set: After a hard fought, back and forth set, Tsitsipas dominates the tie breaker for the match.
Stefanos makes the semis. Might not be done yet, either.
Second set: RBA gets the early break and this time holds on, 6-4. Typical set for Roberto: set a very high but not crazy high standard of smart, neat and tidy tennis and let your opponent try to match it or better it. Or not.
Third set: Replay of first set for poor Roberto, only worse. Can't serve the set out and gets broken again for good measure. A little surprising as Stefanos looked a bit gassed in the latter stages of that set.
Fourth set: After a hard fought, back and forth set, Tsitsipas dominates the tie breaker for the match.
Stefanos makes the semis. Might not be done yet, either.
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Tsitsipas continues his run. He's now the first member of the next-gen to make a GS semi-final. Greek freak indeed!
(he just mentioned Giannis in the interview as well lol)
(he just mentioned Giannis in the interview as well lol)
Have to feel a little for Bautista Agut. That match was utterly turned by two points in the tenth game of the third set that Roberto didn't win. Had he won them, he likely would have been the winner tonight.
Not only is Tsitsipas great on the court but what a personality this kid has, such a pleasure to listen to and a breath of fresh air compared to the usual robotic personalities in sports nowadays. The future and perhaps present of tennis on and off the court. It also helps that he's Greek with me being half Greek and all. 
I do think his run ends against Nadal but this is just the beginning for him and he's way ahead of schedule.
I do think his run ends against Nadal but this is just the beginning for him and he's way ahead of schedule.
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Nadal has not spent a lot of time on court, that will be huge if he ends up facing Djokovic.
The big 4 is finally started to breakdown though, Murray may be done and Federer seems to be declining pretty quickly now. Maybe the young players nab a couple slams this year if Novak and Rafa can't win 'em all.
The big 4 is finally started to breakdown though, Murray may be done and Federer seems to be declining pretty quickly now. Maybe the young players nab a couple slams this year if Novak and Rafa can't win 'em all.
I’d love for Rafa to win this thing next weekend. He’s suffered from soooo many brutal moments at this tourney over the years whether it’d be health problems or losing the grip on a title he seemed to be on the path of winning. If Stefanos makes his big break that would also be great for tennis as it’s been well over a decade since someone his age has done it this big at a slam.
Hideous match ups tonight:
Nole is 15-2 overall over Kei and has won the last 13 matches in a row between the two.
Milos is 3-0 over Pouille and has never lost a set against Lucas.
Would love to see Rafa win this Championship, but if he doesn't, Tsitsipas would be my next choice.
Nole is 15-2 overall over Kei and has won the last 13 matches in a row between the two.
Milos is 3-0 over Pouille and has never lost a set against Lucas.
Would love to see Rafa win this Championship, but if he doesn't, Tsitsipas would be my next choice.
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Agreed with Kihei. Tonight the more entertaining matches should be on the women's side with both Serena and Osaka in action against comparable opposition
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If you had to pick a ranked player for the quarterfinals in the "Milos can't possibly f*** this up" category, it might very well be Pouille--at the risk of putting a hex on Raonic, I would say this match is virtually a lock for him to win (and remember I have only been wrong roughly 97% of the time with my sports predictions).
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I was surprised how he handled Coric. Coric is a budding star but I think Stefanos is THE FUTURE. There's not a thing he can't do. He's the opposite of John Isner.
Osaka takes the first set against Svitolina. Five holds to start the match and then five breaks... womens tennis...
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Osaka with the early break, 4 games from a Osaka and Williams rematch.
The question is....what will Williams cry about this time?!
The question is....what will Williams cry about this time?!
